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Lorelei, East Liberty

After a “super-soft open” last month, Lorelei has now officially opened in the former Livermore location in East Liberty. It’s a dual concept bar and beer hall from the owners of Independent Brewing Company and Hidden Harbor, Adam Henry and Peter Kurzweg. Look for a lager-forward beer program, Alpine-inspired cocktails and food by renowned chef Jamilka Borges. The team describes Lorelei as “a celebration of northern European drinking culture — community focused, people-first, with exceptional, accessible food — in a contemporary American setting.

Molinaro Ristorante, Downtown

The high-profile spot in the heart of Downtown that used to house Poros has transformed into Molinaro Ristorante, an 8,000-square foot spot with a high-end Italian approach. Expect to see a lot of Italian words on the menu and pastas at a $25 price point.

Spring Hill Brewing, Spring Hill

Spring Hill Brewing realizes a dream for Greg Kamerdze, the former front man of Pittsburgh punk band Slices. The brewery is a collaboration between Kamerdze and Mike Seamans, formerly of Mind Cure Records. They found a home for their light and fruity Belgian-style beers in a century-old Workingmen’s Beneficial Union hall. Here’s the full tale.

TBSP, Mt. Oliver

After a ribbon cutting in early July, a soft opening is expected for next week at what’s billed as the nation’s first bakery incubator. TBSP’s inaugural cohort of four bakers in residence includes Who’s Nexter Jewel A. Edwards. The bakers will sell their goods at the TBSP storefront in Mt. Oliver.

From left to right, Sam Cobbett, Jewel Edwards, Christopher Hoffman, and Christina Decker.

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Roundabout Brewery beer garden, Chateau

The beloved Lawrenceville brewery opened a beer garden this month along the Ohio River. Expect good beer and good views. Be sure to check Roundabout’s social media for beer garden hours before you head there.

Commonplace Coffee, Point Breeze

Adding the the growing list of Commonplace Coffee locations in and around Pittsburgh, the shop has added a Point Breeze address. It’s in the former Make Your Mark ARTspace & Coffeehouse, Good Food Pittsburgh reports.

Moe’s Southwest Grill, Downtown

Following a five-month remodel, Moe’s has reopened in Market Square with double the space and a new look. Welcome (back) to Moe’s.

See you soon

Spork Pit, Bloomfield

For almost a year, Christian Frangiadis served up central Texas-style barbecue from a custom-built smoker next to his restaurant Spork. In the next week or two, he’ll open a brick-and-mortar barbecue spot called Spork Pit just around the corner.

Bridges and Bourbon, a concept with small plates from chef David Racicot, in the former Seviche space Downtown.

Farewell

Silky’s, Squirrel Hill

Silky’s, the well-known Squirrel Hill sports bar, has closed after three decades, per the Post-Gazette. The bar’s Bloomfield and Sharpsburg locations are still open, and “it’s a little hard to let go” of the Squirrel Hill location, the owner said.

Cafe Sam, Bloomfield

A fixture on Baum Boulevard since 1987, Cafe Sam is closing and taking with it the mannequin that’s sat at the bar for decades, the Post-Gazette reported.

Espresso a Mano, South Side

After becoming a staple along Butler Street in Lawrenceville, Espresso a Mano expanded to a open a South Side location. Less than a year later, the South Side location is closing, the company announced on Instagram. Aug. 3 will be the last day of operations on Carson Street.